Check Parker County Jail Custody Without Guessing the Booked Name
If you are trying to find someone who may be in the Parker County Jail, the most important detail is the legal first and last name used at booking. Parker County’s current system no longer offers the old date-search option, so knowing how to work around an uncertain spelling can save a lot of frustration.
Start with the Sheriff’s official Jail Search. If the person does not appear, use the wildcard method described below before assuming they were released. For a time-sensitive answer—especially before driving to Weatherford, posting bond, visiting or depositing money—call the jail booking desk at 817-594-4208.
612 Jameson Street, Weatherford, TX 76086.
Use the legal first and last name used at booking.
The current judicial/records system does not support it.
Official-source check completed August 25, 2026.
You do not need the same steps in every custody situation
Start with the Sheriff’s Jail Search. If the exact spelling is uncertain, use the first-initial wildcard method before calling.
Follow the search stepsUse the online result for the first check, then call 817-594-4208 when release, transfer or processing status matters right now.
Confirm custodyThe legal name may differ, the person may still be processing, or custody may have moved to another system.
Troubleshoot the searchConfirm the bond and any additional case or hold before paying a bonding company or arranging release.
Review bond and releaseVisitation, phone and commissary instructions differ, and an old inmate record should not be used for a new payment.
Help someone in jailParker County provides both through its Judicial Records Search page. The jail record is not the final disposition.
Follow the criminal caseHow to search Parker County Jail with the current system
Use the wildcard before deciding the inmate is not there
Enter the first and last name exactly as the person would normally be booked.
This is the best first search.
The Sheriff permits * as a wildcard but says you must put the first initial of the name in the field.
For example, if you are certain a booked name begins with J but not sure of the rest, use the first initial with the wildcard rather than guessing several full names.
The current system does not provide the older date-only search.
Call the booking desk with the approximate arrest date, arresting agency and person’s identity instead.
Confirm custody before taking an irreversible next step
An online search is useful for finding the record. A phone confirmation is more sensible when you are about to spend money or make a trip based on the person still being physically held at Parker County Jail.
Use the person’s booked legal first and last name.
Do not rely on a name alone when several people could have similar names.
You will need these details when checking court or release information.
Booking desk: 817-594-4208.
A failed name search does not answer the custody question
Where Parker County Jail is—and where the entrance actually is
Weatherford, TX 76086
Jail / booking: 817-594-4208
Warden: Ron King
The Sheriff says the jail’s main entrance is at the corner of Jameson Street and North Mill Street, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance.
That detail matters when you are arriving for visitation or the jail lobby rather than general Sheriff business.
Check every case before arranging a Parker County bond
Use Parker County Court Records to see what happens next
Parker County makes this transition relatively simple: its official Judicial Records Search page provides separate links for Jail Records and Court Records. Move to the court side when you need the actual criminal case rather than current custody.
Misdemeanor criminal case
Parker County’s County Courts at Law handle criminal misdemeanor matters, with court records maintained through the County Clerk.
County Clerk main office
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-598-6163
County Court at Law 1 division: 817-598-6138
County Court at Law 2 division: 817-594-1632
Felony criminal case
Parker County states that all felony cases are filed with the District Clerk for the 43rd and 415th Judicial District Courts.
District Clerk
117 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086
Felony: 817-598-6194
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the felony office lists closure Friday from noon–1:00 p.m.
What the court record answers that the jail record cannot
2026 District Clerk felony-record copy fees
| Service | 2026 published fee | When it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Record search | $5 | When Clerk staff must conduct the search. |
| Paper copy | $1 per page | Ordinary paper copy of available felony-side records. |
| Electronic copy | $0.10 per page, $1 minimum | Electronic non-certified copy. |
| Certified paper copy | $1 per page + $5 certification | Official proof of a felony disposition or court document. |
| Certified electronic copy | $0.10 per page, $1 minimum + $5 certification | Certified electronic document when accepted by the recipient. |
Check the live schedule instead of copying an old Parker County timetable
- Visits are in person and non-contact.
- The page describes a 20-minute visit.
- Inmates receive two visits per week.
- Visitation is limited to four visitors per inmate.
- Visitors may switch during the 20-minute period.
- Adult visitors must show valid identification.
- Arrive approximately 20 minutes before sign-up.
Visitation Office: 682-229-2361
The Sheriff notes that this line is not staffed 24 hours a day.
Jail: 817-594-4208
Open current Sheriff visitation pageUse the current Jonesboro mailing address—not an old Jameson Street comment
C/O Parker County Jail
PO Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72403
Parker County inmate calls use Correct Solutions Group
The Parker County Sheriff states that the inmate phone system changed in August 2022 and is serviced by Correct Solutions Group.
Families can create a phone account through the provider and the same system supports leaving a voicemail for an inmate.
Verify that the person is still in Parker County custody before adding more money.
For jail-specific questions call 817-594-4208.
Three verified ways to fund a Parker County inmate account
Use Correct Solutions Group / CSGPay.
Create an account, identify the inmate carefully and follow the deposit prompts.
Open CSGPayLocated in the jail lobby at 612 Jameson Street.
The Sheriff says the kiosk accepts cash, credit and debit cards.
Can be delivered to the Visitation Officer during visitation hours or mailed according to the trust-fund instructions.
How to address a mailed trust-fund payment
The cashier’s check or money order must be in the name of “C/O Inmate Trust Fund” and then the inmate’s name.
Mail it to:
Parker County Jail612 Jameson Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
The outside of the envelope must state “Inmate Trust Fund.”
What to do after you confirm the person is in custody
Who provides care inside Parker County Jail?
The Sheriff states that an on-site infirmary is staffed 24 hours a day by medical-care professionals.
The Sheriff identifies Pecan Valley MHMR of Texas as the provider of mental-health services.
The Sheriff’s medical page states that the facility is ADA compliant.
Jail lookup and police-report requests are two different tasks
You only need current custody
Use Jail Records or call the booking desk. An open-records request is usually unnecessary just to learn whether someone is currently held.
You need the Sheriff’s police report
The Sheriff directs report-copy questions to the Records Division at 817-594-8845.
Published prices vary depending on the information requested.
Formal Parker County Sheriff open-records request
April Little
april.little@parkercountytx.com
817-594-7809
Attn: April Little
Attn: April Little
129 Hogle Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
Use the criminal case—not the jail—to find the legal path
A person who cannot afford a lawyer should ask for court-appointed counsel during the criminal court process. The court determines eligibility.
Check Parker County Court Records first to identify the case and assigned court.
Find the criminal caseVerify a lawyer’s Texas licence and ask about experience in Parker County criminal courts, the written fee agreement and who will actually handle hearings.
Use the State Bar lawyer directory
Parker County Attorney
101 N. Main Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
The County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor offenses in Parker County criminal courts.
Parker County District Attorney
117 Fort Worth Highway, Second Floor
Weatherford, TX 76086
The District Attorney prosecutes felony cases in the 43rd and 415th District Courts.
Victim and family-violence assistance
Where to look when Parker County no longer shows the person
Search Parker County Court Records. Release from jail does not close the criminal case.
Open Court RecordsUse the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search after the person enters TDCJ custody.
Open TDCJ inmate searchA federal arrest or later federal transfer will not be answered by a Parker County jail search.
Open Federal Bureau of Prisons locatorParker County jail and criminal-record contacts
Weatherford, TX 76086
Use for inmate-search trouble and time-sensitive custody questions.
The Sheriff notes this line is not staffed 24 hours.
Weatherford, TX 76086
County Court at Law / misdemeanor-side records.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Seven things worth knowing before you start clicking
The Sheriff explicitly says the new jail search uses the name under which the inmate was booked.
You can use *, but Parker County says a first initial must be entered with it.
The Sheriff says the newer records software does not currently have the old date-search function.
The Sheriff itself directs unsuccessful searchers to 817-594-4208.
Go to the Jameson/North Mill corner, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance.
Ordinary personal mail uses the current Jonesboro PO Box; mailed trust-fund money uses 612 Jameson Street under separate instructions.
Use the current schedule linked on the official visitation page rather than copying a timetable from a third-party jail directory.
Parker County’s Judicial Records Search provides separate links for both.
The District Clerk handles felony cases; County Clerk court divisions handle County Court at Law matters.
Parker County Jail inmate-search questions answered
How do I search for someone in Parker County Jail?
Use the Parker County Sheriff’s official Jail Search page and follow its link to Jail Records. The Sheriff says the current system requires the first and last name the person was booked under and uses the inmate’s legal name. If the exact name is uncertain, you can use an asterisk as a wildcard after entering at least the first initial. If the search still fails, call the booking desk at 817-594-4208.
Can I search Parker County Jail by booking or arrest date?
Not through the current Parker County search in the same way the older system allowed. The Sheriff’s Office states that its newer Judicial and Records Management software does not currently provide a date-search option. Use the booked legal first and last name or a name wildcard, then call the booking desk if you cannot locate the person.
How does the wildcard work in the Parker County inmate search?
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office says an asterisk can be used as a wildcard, but you must put the first initial of the name in the field. This is useful when you know how a name begins but are unsure of the exact booked spelling. Do not rely on a nickname because the jail search uses the person’s legal booked name.
How do I confirm someone is still in Parker County Jail right now?
Check the official Jail Records result first, then call the Parker County Jail booking desk at 817-594-4208 when the custody status is time-sensitive, the person may be processing, or you are about to travel, post bond, visit or send money. The jail is at 612 Jameson Street in Weatherford.
What is the Parker County Jail address and phone number?
Parker County Jail is at 612 Jameson Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Its main entrance is at the corner of Jameson Street and North Mill Street, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance. The jail and booking desk phone number is 817-594-4208.
How do I visit an inmate in Parker County Jail?
Use the current visitation schedule linked from the Parker County Sheriff’s Jail Visitation page before travelling. The Sheriff’s page describes 20-minute, in-person, non-contact visits, up to two visits per week, a maximum of four visitors per inmate with visitors switching within the 20-minute period, valid identification for adult visitors and arrival about 20 minutes before sign-up. For current scheduling questions call 682-229-2361 or the jail at 817-594-4208.
What address should I use to mail a Parker County inmate?
The current Parker County Sheriff’s inmate-contact page directs personal correspondence to: Inmate’s Name/Inmate ID, C/O Parker County Jail, PO Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72403. Incoming and outgoing mail is screened. Do not send money, drugs, tobacco, stamps, paper, envelopes or sexually explicit material through ordinary inmate correspondence.
How do I add money to a Parker County Jail inmate account?
The Sheriff’s current commissary page lists three main routes: online deposits through Correct Solutions Group at CSGPay, the lobby kiosk at 612 Jameson Street using cash, credit or debit, or an eligible cashier’s check or money order. A mailed money order goes to 612 Jameson Street and the outside envelope must state Inmate Trust Fund. Confirm the inmate identity before depositing.
How do I check a Parker County inmate’s bond and court case?
Start with the Jail Records result and record the charge, bond and case information displayed. Parker County’s Judicial Records Search also links to Court Records. Misdemeanor criminal matters are generally handled through the County Courts at Law and County Clerk, while felony cases are filed with the Parker County District Clerk for the 43rd and 415th District Courts. Confirm all active cases before paying bond.
What should I do if someone no longer appears in the Parker County jail search?
First verify the exact legal booked name and try the wildcard method. If there is still no match, call the booking desk at 817-594-4208 and ask whether the person is processing, released or transferred. Then check Parker County Court Records for the related criminal case. If the person entered Texas state-prison custody, use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search.